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The Clue
___ off (repel) (4 letter answer)
The Answer
FEND
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Notes
The answer FEND is uncommon, appearing about once every 425 puzzles.
Related Clues
Manage without assistance
Beat (off)
Ward (off)
Parry, with "off"
Provide (for)
Deflect, with "off"
Keep off
___ for oneself
Parry
Ward
Manage
Repel, with "off"
Repel; manage
Definition
FEND as a verb:
1. try to manage without help; "The youngsters had to fend for themselves after their parents died"
2. (resist, stand, fend) = withstand the force of something; "The trees resisted her"; "stand the test of time"; "The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow"